1965 Beetle
Type 1 · Sedan & Cabriolet · Type 1
15
Production Months
8
Paint Colors
9
Engine Codes
227
M-Codes
Production Timeline
| Month | Chassis Start |
|---|---|
| Annual | Engine 1200A |
| January | 115 500 000 |
| February | 115 574 322 |
| March | 115 678 203 |
| April | 115 767 035 |
| May | 115 861 066 |
| June | 115 967 150 |
| July | 115 979 202 |
| August | 116 102 780 |
| August | 116 000 001 |
| September | 116 204 348 |
| September | 116 114 583 |
| October | 116 302 145 |
| October | 116 298 201 |
| November | 116 382 728 |
| December | 116 463 103 |
Factory Colors (8)
Bahama blueL519
Sedan
BlackL41
Sedan
Fontana greyL595
Sedan
Java greenL518
Sedan
Panama beigeL572
Sedan
Pearl whiteL87
Sedan
Ruby redL456
Sedan
Sea blueL360
Sedan
Engine Options (9)
| Code | Displacement |
|---|---|
| 2 | 1200cc |
| 3 | 1200cc |
| 4 | 1200cc |
| 5 | 1200cc |
| 6 | 1200cc |
| 7 | 1200cc |
| 8 | 1200cc |
| 9 | 1200cc |
| AF | 1300cc |
Upholstery (16)
Sedan
K450/K441 Mesh grey/Oxford gy.
leatheretteK450/K441 Mesh grey/Oxford gy.
leatheretteK450/K441 Mesh grey/Oxford gy.
leatheretteK450/K441 Mesh grey/Oxford gy.
leatheretteK450/K441 Mesh grey/Oxford gy.
leatheretteK451/K442 Mesh brwn/Milan beig
leatheretteK451/K442 Mesh brwn/Milan beig
leatheretteK452/K443 Mesh blue/Iris blue
leatheretteP352/K443 Windsor/Iris blue
clothP356/K441 Brown grey/Oxford gy
clothP356/K441 Brown grey/Oxford gy
clothP356/K441 Brown grey/Oxford gy
clothP356/K441 Brown grey/Oxford gy
clothP356/K441 Brown grey/Oxford gy
clothP357/K442 Leather brwn/Milan
clothP357/K442 Leather brwn/Milan
clothTrim & Interior (147)
armrest
KsK90/92 Oxford gy. or Milan beige
SedanKsK91Iris blue
SedanKsK92Milan beige
SedanKsK90Oxford grey
SedanKsK90Oxford grey
SedanKsK90Oxford grey
SedanKsK90Oxford grey
SedanKsK90Oxford grey
Sedanassist strap
Ku003Cloud white
SedanKu003Cloud white
SedanKu003Cloud white
SedanKu003Cloud white
SedanKu003Cloud white
SedanKu003Cloud white
SedanKu003Cloud white
SedanKu003Cloud white
SedanFront Carpet
T307Tin grey
SedanT307Tin grey
SedanT307Tin grey
SedanT307Tin grey
SedanT307Tin grey
SedanT307Tin grey
SedanT307Tin grey
SedanT307Tin grey
Sedanconvertible headliner
V1K480B Cloud white
SedanV1K480B Cloud white
SedanV1K480B Cloud white
SedanV1K480B Cloud white
SedanV1K480B Cloud white
SedanV1K480B Cloud white
SedanV1K480B Cloud white
SedanV1K480B Cloud white
SedanConvertible Top
V1Black
SedanV1Black
SedanV1Black
SedanV1Black
SedanV1Black
SedanV1Black
SedanV1Black
SedanV1Black
Sedanconvertible top alternate
V100Silver grey
SedanV100Silver grey
SedanV100Silver grey
SedanV100Silver grey
SedanV16Texas brown
SedanV16Texas brown
SedanDoor Panel
Ksk90/Ksk8 Oxford grey/Dolomite Grey 7
SedanKsk90/Ksk8 Oxford grey/Dolomite Grey 7
SedanKsk90/Ksk8 Oxford grey/Dolomite Grey 7
SedanKsk90/Ksk8 Oxford grey/Dolomite Grey 7
SedanKsk90/Ksk8 Oxford grey/Dolomite Grey 7
SedanKsk91/Ksk8 Iris Blue/Windsor blue 8
SedanKsk92/Ksk8 Milan beige/cork brown 9
SedanKsk92/Ksk8 Milan beige/cork brown 9
Sedandoor panel alternate
Ksk90/Ksk8 Oxford grey/Oxide red 0
SedanKsk90/Ksk8 Oxford grey/Oxide red 0
SedanKsk90/Ksk8 Oxford grey/Oxide red 0
SedanKsk90/Ksk8 Oxford grey/Oxide red 0
SedanKsk90/Ksk8 Oxford grey/Oxide red 0
Sedandoor pillar
L358BCloud white
SedanL358BCloud white
SedanL358BCloud white
SedanL358BCloud white
SedanL358BCloud white
SedanL358BCloud white
SedanL358BCloud white
SedanL358BCloud white
Sedanfloor mat
Anthracite
SedanAnthracite
SedanAnthracite
SedanAnthracite
SedanAnthracite
SedanAnthracite
SedanAnthracite
SedanAnthracite
Sedangear brake lever
L469Anthracite
SedanL469Anthracite
SedanL469Anthracite
SedanL469Anthracite
SedanL469Anthracite
SedanL469Anthracite
SedanL469Anthracite
SedanL469Anthracite
Sedangrab handle
Silver beige
SedanSilver beige
SedanSilver beige
SedanSilver beige
SedanSilver beige
SedanSilver beige
SedanSilver beige
SedanSilver beige
SedanHeadliner
K456BCloud white, vinyl
SedanK456BCloud white, vinyl
SedanK456BCloud white, vinyl
SedanK456BCloud white, vinyl
SedanK456BCloud white, vinyl
SedanK456BCloud white, vinyl
SedanK456BCloud white, vinyl
SedanK456BCloud white, vinyl
Sedanrim outer
L289Blue white
SedanL289Blue white
SedanL87Pearl white
SedanL87Pearl white
SedanL87Pearl white
SedanL87Pearl white
SedanL87Pearl white
SedanL87Pearl white
Sedanrunning board mat
Alpine blue
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanLead grey
SedanSand stone
SedanSand stone
Sedanseat frame
L466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
Sedansteering column
L466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
Sedansteering wheel
Silver beige
SedanSilver beige
SedanSilver beige
SedanSilver beige
SedanSilver beige
SedanSilver beige
SedanSilver beige
SedanSilver beige
Sedanwheel disc
L41Black
SedanL41Black
SedanL41Black
SedanL41Black
SedanL41Black
SedanL41Black
SedanL41Black
SedanL41Black
SedanFactory Option Codes (227)
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| M1 | Chrome bumpers, hub caps, tail pipes, front flashing indicators, hood and door handles; additionally with moldings and p… |
| M1 | Torsion bar front axle and swing type rear axle instead of suspension struts and double joint rear axle from Chassis No.… |
| M2 | US Equipment |
| M2 | Sealed beam headlights |
| M3 | Column mounted ignition and speedometer pod without ignition key Forums thread |
| M4 | Spare tire and tube (no wheel) Seen on Swedish '51 |
| M4 | 4-speed manual transmission with double-joint axle from Chassis No. 119 000 001 up to 110 3100 000 from Chassis No. 119 … |
| M5 | Saxomat; 34 bhp engine from Engine No. 5 000 001 up to 9 800 000 from Engine No. D 0 000 001 up to D 0 095 049 from Engi… |
| M6 | Front axle support and reinforced rear torsion bars from Chassis No. 110 2141 186 up to 110 3100 000 from Chassis No. 11… |
| M7 | Unknown Seen on Swedish '51, Swedish '53, Irish '53 and RHD London-delivered Beetles |
| M8 | Without battery Seen on '54 Cabriolet Seen on '59 Cabriolet |
| M9 | Unknown - Yellow taillights? Seen on '50 Deluxe, '52 Sedan, '53 Sedan, Portugal '51 11C, and Ireland '53 |
| M9 | Automatic transmission; 37 bhp engine from Engine No. E 0 015 982 up to E 0 020 100 from Engine No. E 0 020 101 up to E … |
| M10 | Unknown Seen on '50 Deluxe, '54 Cabriolet, Portugal '51 11C, and '52/'53/'54 Sedans |
| M12 | Exhaust Emissions Indicator from Chassis No. 115 2000 001 up to 115 2600 000 from Chassis No. 115 2000 001 up to 117 220… |
| M14 | "Volkswagen" instead of VW 1300 and VW 1500 from Chassis No. 116 000 001 |
| M17 | Lap safety belt mounting points up to Chassis No. 116 1021 300 |
| M18 | Larger reflectors in the brake/indicator light |
| M19 | Without headlamp flasher from Chassis No. 116 000 001 up to 118 1016 100 from Chassis No. 119 000 001 up to 119 1200 000 |
| M20 | Speedometer in miles |
| M21 | Both doors lockable from outside from Chassis No. 5 888 185 up to 6 502 399 from Chassis No. 115 000 001 up to 117 999 0… |
| M22 | Sealed-beam headlight (angled) With emergency light system up to Chassis No. 116 1021 300 |
| M23 | Comprising: M 227: sealed-beam headlights, flashing indicators with side marking lights, red taillights, padded instrume… |
| M26 | Activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapor from Chassis No 110 2000 001 |
| M27 | Lap belt retracting fixture from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000 |
| M27 | Compliance with US (west coast) exhaust emission standards from Chassis No. 112 2000 001 |
| M30 | Headlamp flasher with simultaneous license plate illumination |
| M32 | Brake/indicator light up to Chassis No. 4 010 994 |
| M32 | Lockable fuel tank cap |
| M34 | Parking lamp warning light side-mounted flashing indicators and rear reflectors from Chassis No. 116 000 001 up to 116 1… |
| M35 | Unknown Seen on Portugal '51 11C |
| M37 | Without emergency light system |
| M38 | Without front passenger seat Seen on '69 Beetle |
| M39 | Without rear bench and backrest |
| M40 | Speedometer with fuel gauge from Chassis No. 112 2000 001 |
| M42 | Complies with Belgian market regulations |
| M42 | Tires for re-export to foreign customer, duty-free |
| M44 | Whitewall tires for re-export to foreign customer, duty-free |
| M46 | Side mounted flashing indicators up to Chassis No. 116 463 102 and from Chassis No. 118 000 001 |
| M47 | Back-up light from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000 from Chassis No. 118 000 001 |
| M48 | Police interior, dark green panels and perforated vinyl seats |
| M49 | Unknown Seen on Irish '53 |
| M50 | Dual circuit brake warning light from Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 110 3100 000 from Chassis No. 111 2000 001 |
| M50 | Short distance interference for wiper motor |
| M52 | 37 bhp engine and equalizer spring from Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 110 3100 000 40 bhp engine and equalizer spring fr… |
| M53 | Cloth upholstery instead of leatherette from Chassis No. 119 000 001 |
| M54 | Lockable glove compartment lid from Chassis No. 118 000 001 |
| M55 | Steering lock with ignition starter switch from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 119 1200 000 M 055 (117 000 001 - 119 1 20… |
| M55 | Thermostat controlled flap in lid in the back From 114 2 000 001 to 134 2 000 001 |
| M58 | Bumper guards with rubber facings |
| M58 | Overriders front and rear from Chassis No. 110 2000 001 |
| M59 | Gearshift lock up to Chassis No. 146 1021 300 Thermostat-controlled carburetor pre-heating 37 bhp engine from Engine No.… |
| M60 | Eberspacher heater |
| M61 | Unknown Seen on 1967 Beetle built in Belgium for the Britain market |
| M62 | Water container with decreased air capacity and additional air hose; additional rear view mirror, outer, right, convex |
| M63 | Unknown Seen on '52 Sedan |
| M67 | 77 amp hour battery, 6 V up to Chassis No. 117 999 000 from Chassis No. 118 000 001 |
| M68 | Unknown Seen on '52/'53 Sedan |
| M73 | Unknown Seen on Irish '53 |
| M74 | Mud flaps rear |
| M79 | Upholstery, Stone Beige/Fur Grey |
| M79 | Seats upholstered in perforated vinyl |
| M79 | Upholstery, Grey/Blue |
| M80 | Disc brakes instead of drum brakes from Chassis No. 119 000 001 |
| M82 | Front indicators with lateral light diffusion from Chassis No. 116 463 103 up to 117 999 000 |
| M82 | Mounting parts for first aid kit from Chassis No. 111 2000 001 |
| M83 | Unknown Seen on '54 Sedan |
| M83 | Warning triangle |
| M86 | VW 1200 (without equalizer spring) from Chassis No. 117 483 306 up to 117 999 000 |
| M87 | 37 bhp engine Single circuit drum brakes: from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000 Dual circuit drum brakes: from … |
| M88 | 34 bhp engine Single circuit drum brakes: from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000 Dual circuit drum brakes: from … |
| M89 | Laminated windshield glass |
| M93 | Hinged quarter windows |
| M94 | Handle for rear hood, lockable |
| M95 | VW-Radio Wolfsburg |
| M96 | Blaupunkt Radio Hamburg |
| M96 | Blaupunkt Radio Frankfurt |
| M97 | AM/FM Radio Blaupunkt |
| M97 | VW Radio Emden |
| M98 | VW-Radio Ingolstadt |